Gamera Rebirth

Gamera Rebirth (Japanese: ガメラ-リバース-, Hepburn: Gamera Ribāsu) is an upcoming Japanese original net animation (ONA) series produced by Kadokawa Corporation and animated by ENGI. Serving as the first animated entry in the Gamera franchise, the series is scheduled for a 2023 release on Netflix worldwide.[1]

Gamera Rebirth
Key visual poster
ガメラ-リバース-
(Gamera-ribāsu-)
GenreKaiju, science fiction
Original net animation
Directed byHiroyuki Seshita
Produced byTetsu Iijima
Written by
Music byShūji Katayama
StudioENGI
Licensed byNetflix
Released2023
Episodes6

Synopsis

During summer 1989, three elementary students witness Gamera in battle as monsters converge on Tokyo.[2]

Production

Announcement and marketing

In 2005, Cartoon Network licensed the character of Gamera for an American animated series intended for a Spring 2007 release, however, the project never materialized.[3]

On November 16, 2022, Kadokawa announced plans for a new Gamera production, entitled Gamera Rebirth, which will be released globally on Netflix. Shusuke Kaneko, director of the Heisei Gamera trilogy, had proposed an idea for a new film. However, Kadokawa had already proceeded with their new project by the time Kaneko presented his pitch. Regardless, Kaneko had expressed his support for the project. A figure of Gamera was exhibited at Tamashii Nation 2022 between November 18 and 20, along with a newspaper featuring Gamera that was distributed at the event.[4]

In February 2023, Kadokawa revealed the cast and staff. The series would be animated by ENGI, with Hiroyuki Seshita directing (who co-directed Polygon Pictures' Godzilla anime trilogy), Tetsu Iijima producing, Atsushi Tamura designing the characters, and Kan Takahama designing the monsters.[5] A teaser released in January debuted footage, albeit briefly, from the series and revealed that it would consist of six episodes and feature five additional enemy monsters.[6] In March, Kadokawa released a new key visual poster, a synopsis, and a full trailer.[2][7]

References
  1. Frater, Patrick (March 24, 2023). "Netflix Announces Series 'Ooku: The Inner Chambers' at Anime Japan Event". Variety. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  2. Añonuevo, Marla (March 23, 2023). "Gamera Rebirth Poster Previews Battle Against 5 Kaiju". Comingsoon.net. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  3. "Cartoon Network Licenses 'Gamera'". ICv2. October 31, 2005. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  4. Komatsu, Mikikazu (November 16, 2022). "Legendary Kaiju Gamera Gets New Work GAMERA -Rebirth- on Netflix". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  5. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 12, 2023). "Gamera -Rebirth- Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Visual". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  6. Havermale, Allison (January 31, 2023). "'Gamera-Rebirth!' Teaser Reveals New Anime Series Coming to Netflix". Collider. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  7. Squires, John (March 25, 2023). "'Gamera: Rebirth' Trailer – Watch Gamera Destroy Everything in Upcoming Netflix Anime Series". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
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